Essays and Research Papers on Holistic Medicine

In five pages this paper examines the philosophical underpinnings of massage therapy in terms of beliefs concerning health, illness, and the basis for massage therapy, with comparisons made between it and allopathic medicine. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 4 page paper discusses techniques for making a “spiritual assessment” of a patient and how a nurse might intervene to meet the patient’s needs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper argues that eastern medicine has more to offer than its western counterpart. A discussion about both types of practices is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the foundation of chiropractic as a subgroup of CAM. The annotated bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper explores CAM in its many applications. The five major domains are identified and specific examples of how massage can be used in a complimentary, alternative, and integrative approach in treating migraine headaches. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page review of the benefits of massage. This paper recommends that mainstream medicine design an educational pamphlet advising their patients of these benefits particularly as they are found in treating migraines. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

5 pages in length. The capacity to heal involves the interwoven aspects of body, mind and spirit; to remove any part of this equation is to significantly impair the potential for complete restoration of health. By the same token, those who surround the patient in a care-giving role (nurses, family, friends) play an ...

This 7 page paper looks at many of the potential benefits associated with yoga. The eight limbs are explained. The different physiological and psychological benefits in a areas such as therapeutic and restorative settings as well preventative medicine are all discussed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 15-page paper discusses the neurstimulation market, more specifically, transcranial magnetic stimulation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper examines the gap between western medicine and spiritual beliefs of the Hmong. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 47 page paper that is similar to PGmtphhl.RTF. The structure of this paper is: Introduction, problem statement, resources reviewed/bibliographic essay, findings (which is a literature review), renowned healers, Biblical healers, focus on Jesus, Discussion and Summary and Conclusions. Healers discussed include Harry Edwards, Louise Hay, Helena Steiner-Hornsteyn, Michael Blitchtein, Mary Baker Eddy and ...

This 3 page paper explores the generic information presented on two popular web sites. The sites are compared and contrasted in terms of credibility and application to mainstream medicine. No additional sources are listed.

This 5 page paper examines this medical alternative. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a research study on the use of vitamin D repletion therapy as a foundation for improving pain management outcomes in patients with chronic pain or failed back surgery. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper addresses quality and safety standards when it comes to medical marijuana. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page research paper discusses the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, with particular emphasis on their risks, proven efficacy issues, utilization by the Canadian public and the involvement of primary health care providers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview and reaction to two specific articles, one on Karl Spencer Lashley and the other on patient assessments by physicians. This paper reflects the writer's views of these two articles and the potential contribution of the information in the study of health. There are 2 sources listed.